Minor Flood
16 ft
Current Water Level
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FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Action Stage
7 ft
What Floods at Each Level
25 ft
Several homes are flooded north of Strasburg along Cedar Creek. Fromans Road and Route 11 are both flooded. Widespread agricultural flooding is occurring.
21 ft
Homes begin to flood north of Strasburg. Water approaches Route 11 at the Cedar Creek crossing.
16 ft
Water approaches an outbuilding near the creek south of Fromans Road. Water also inundates a campground near Route 11 outside of Strasburg.
11 ft
Overbank flooding begins but is impacting only fields near the stream.
7 ft
The low water bridge on Fromans Road is flooded and will be impassible.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 14, 1942 | 27 ft | 22,000 cfs |
| Mar 16, 1936 | 25 ft | 18,000 cfs |
| Sep 5, 1996 | 23.4 ft | 20,800 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
WCCV2
River
Cedar Creek (VA)
County
Frederick, VA
Coordinates
39.0811°N, 78.3297°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Cedar Creek (VA) near Winchester?
The Cedar Creek (VA) near Winchester gauge is maintained by USGS (site 01634500) and reports water levels every 15 minutes. Visit this page to see the latest reading updated live, or download StormCast to get push alerts when levels rise.
What is flood stage for Cedar Creek (VA) near Winchester?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Cedar Creek (VA) near Winchester is 16 feet. Action stage begins at 7 feet. Moderate flooding starts at N/A feet, and major flooding at N/A feet.
How do I get alerts when Cedar Creek (VA) rises?
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Where is the Cedar Creek (VA) near Winchester gauge located?
The gauge is located in Frederick County, Virginia at coordinates 39.0811°N, 78.3297°W. USGS site number: 01634500. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey
- Stage may be affected by ice.